Step into a fast-paced production environment where your attention to detail and commitment to quality directly support on-time delivery to major customers. This temporary role offers immediate, hands-on work across two shifts, ideal for someone who enjoys structured routines and working as part of a focused, supportive team.
About the Role:
As a Temporary Production Operative on a 2-shift pattern, you will support the efficient manufacture of products through machine operation, assembly line work and in-line quality checks. You will play a key role in maintaining production flow, meeting daily targets, and ensuring all output meets defined quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate production machinery in line with standard operating procedures and production schedules
- Perform assembly line tasks, including component fitting, fastening, and basic manual assembly operations
- Carry out visual and basic measurement-based quality inspections at defined stages of production
- Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming products or materials to the relevant supervisor
- Follow documented work instructions, job cards, and production specifications accurately
- Maintain a clean, organised work area and support basic housekeeping (5S) activities
- Adhere to all site health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and safe handling of equipment
- Work flexibly across different stations and tasks to support production demands on both shifts (06:0014:30 and 14:3023:00)
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, or factory environment
- Proven ability to operate basic production or assembly machinery safely and efficiently
- Experience working on an assembly line with repeatable, time-sensitive tasks
- Familiarity with conducting basic quality checks and completing related documentation
- Strong awareness of health and safety practices in a manufacturing setting
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures accurately
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work both shifts: 06:0014:30 and 14:3023:00 on a rotating basis
- Good level of physical fitness, with the ability to stand for long periods and handle light to moderate manual tasks
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in a high-volume, target-driven production environment
- Exposure to basic machine setup, changeovers, or minor adjustments
- Previous use of hand tools, power tools, or simple measuring equipment (e.g. calipers, gauges)
- Experience recording production data or using basic factory reporting systems
- Background in working to ISO or other quality management standards
Qualifications:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
- Formal health and safety or manual handling training is advantageous
- Any vocational qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Production Operations is beneficial
If you are a dependable production operative who can commit to the 2-shift pattern and deliver consistent, high-quality work, you are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.